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Used Oil
While we simplify the environmental and legal responsibilities for used-oil waste is met efficiently, you focus on your core operations.
What we do
We offer EPR solutions to help brands fulfill their recycling mandates and achieve their sustainability goals.
Used oil in machines or engines poses serious environmental risks if not discarded properly. Producers and importers of base oil or lubricant oil are responsible for ensuring that the used oil is recycled safely and sustainably. According to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, recycling targets must be done through registered recyclers in reducing pollution and protecting resources.
We simplify used oil EPR compliance by ensuring the oil is recovered and processed responsibly, keeping hazardous waste out of the environment. Used oil EPR isn’t just about legal compliance but saving the environment for coming generations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1. What is considered used oil under EPR regulations?
Used oil includes any synthetic or mineral oil that has become contaminated and unsuitable for its original purpose, such as motor oil, hydraulic oil, and lubricants.
2. Why is EPR important for used oil management?
Proper management reduces environmental hazards, prevents pollution of waterways and soil, and recovers valuable resources.
3. How can producers comply with EPR regulations for used oil?
By collecting used oil through authorized collection points and ensuring proper recycling or disposal methods are followed.
4. What are common methods for recycling used oil?
Used oil can be re-refined into new lubricants, processed into fuel oils, or used as raw materials for the petrochemical industry.
5. How can consumers participate in used oil EPR initiatives?
Consumers can return used oil to designated collection centers, ensuring it is stored properly to prevent leaks or spills.
6. What incentives are in place for the collection of used oil?
Some programs provide financial incentives or subsidies for collection centers and transportation services involved in used oil recycling.
7. How is compliance with used oil EPR monitored?
Through mandatory reporting by producers and collection facilities on the quantities of used oil collected, recycled, and disposed of.
8. What environmental risks are associated with improper disposal of used oil?
 Improper disposal can lead to contamination of soil, water bodies, and air, posing risks to human health and wildlife.
9. What is the role of service stations and auto workshops in used oil EPR?
They often serve as key collection points for used oil, facilitating the return and proper handling of this waste.
10. What are the challenges in implementing EPR for used oil?
Challenges include ensuring widespread accessibility of collection points, preventing illegal dumping, and standardizing recycling practices across regions.